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The Future of Adult Learning in Derbyshire Consultation
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Have your say on the future of Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service (DACES).
Derbyshire County Council are seeking views on how adult learning in Derbyshire should be delivered in the future. DACES provides skills and learning opportunities for residents, employers, and partners, including:
Courses leading to qualifications (English, maths, digital skills, childcare) for adults aged 19+.
Wellbeing and personal development courses.
Apprenticeships.
Supported internships for learners aged 18 to 24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Study programmes for 16 to 19-year-olds (up to 24 with an EHCP).
Alternative provision for electively home-educated learners aged 14 to 16.
Changing community needs and funding arrangements mean we need to review how we deliver learning. Our priority is to ensure residents who need the most support, especially in disadvantaged areas, gain the skills to progress into further learning or employment.
DACES are committed to providing a high-quality adult education service and want your views on how to make it fit for the future; delivering learning effectively and in locations that work best for learners.
The consultation runs from 15 December 2025 to 22 February 2026. You can read the outline options, share your thoughts and also suggest alternative approaches. No decisions will be made until all responses have been considered and feedback will be available in Spring 2026.
Have your say on the future of Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service (DACES).
Derbyshire County Council are seeking views on how adult learning in Derbyshire should be delivered in the future. DACES provides skills and learning opportunities for residents, employers, and partners, including:
Courses leading to qualifications (English, maths, digital skills, childcare) for adults aged 19+.
Wellbeing and personal development courses.
Apprenticeships.
Supported internships for learners aged 18 to 24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Study programmes for 16 to 19-year-olds (up to 24 with an EHCP).
Alternative provision for electively home-educated learners aged 14 to 16.
Changing community needs and funding arrangements mean we need to review how we deliver learning. Our priority is to ensure residents who need the most support, especially in disadvantaged areas, gain the skills to progress into further learning or employment.
DACES are committed to providing a high-quality adult education service and want your views on how to make it fit for the future; delivering learning effectively and in locations that work best for learners.
The consultation runs from 15 December 2025 to 22 February 2026. You can read the outline options, share your thoughts and also suggest alternative approaches. No decisions will be made until all responses have been considered and feedback will be available in Spring 2026.
